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cognitive development

American  

noun

  1. the process of acquiring intelligence and increasingly advanced thought and problem-solving ability from infancy to adulthood.


cognitive development Cultural  
  1. The growth of a person's ability to learn.


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But the new guidance says not all screen time is the same - watching screens with an engaged adult is linked to better cognitive development than solo use.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

He’s legitimizing its use as psychological scaffolding, which allows a person’s cognitive development to be left perpetually unfinished.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 2, 2026

Because they are in the early stages of their emotional and cognitive development, children and other young people are especially vulnerable, with nearly one in five immigrant parents reporting adverse impacts to their children’s well-being.

From Salon Dec. 9, 2025

Parents are responding to the studies that show that learning multiple languages benefits cognitive development.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2024

For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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